The second annual National Long Drive Championship will take place at the National Park on March 29 from 14:00h to 20:00h.
This free-to-enter event, hosted by the Guyana Golf Association and backed by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the National Sports Commission (NSC), has attracted the country’s top golfers, corporate giants and elite athletes from various sports.
An Under-13 category has been added, with young competitors travelling from as far as Regions Two, Five and Six to compete for national glory.
2025 National Titles are on the line with trophies sponsored by the NSC for: Men’s and Women’s Longest and Straightest Drives; Boys and Girls’ Under-17 and Under-13 Longest and Straightest Drives and Best Non-Golfer Performance (Male and Female).
With all equipment and balls provided by Nexgen Golf Academy, everyone has a chance to participate and test their skills against the best.
A number of trophies will be up for grabs
When asked about his chances of defending his title, Phil Rietema from ExxonMobil confidently challenged all competitors: “I intend to repeat as champion, so to those local and international golfers who believe they have a chance at beating me on Saturday, I have two words for them- Bring it!”
Person can access the competition via the Carifesta Avenue entrance of the National Park with the competition set to conclude under floodlights.
The junior competition will start at 14:00h, while the seniors will compete from 16:00h.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Playerz Sound System with aerial coverage by Caliper Drones and live broadcast by Guyana TV Network.
“In addition to fierce competition, the event promises giveaways and exclusive brand showcases: Ansa Motors will display their luxury vehicles on-site. Sunshine Snacks and Guyana Beverages Inc. will provide refreshments for all participants. Roraima Airways will give away trips to Arrowpoint Resort and Promotech Guyana is offering prizes from their premium product line-up. Guyana Breweries Inc. will be on hand with a variety of products such as Coors Light, Smalta and Caribe Hard Cider. Nexgen Golf Academy and Westside Golf Course will give away over $2M in Golf Lessons and Play as a part of this massive event,” a release from the Guyana Golf Association highlighted.
Aleem Hussain, President of the Guyana Golf Association, expressed his gratitude to the dedicated sponsors who have made this event possible: “The support from the business community is what helps us take golf to the next level in Guyana and create opportunities for players of all ages and backgrounds.”
Sponsors: The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, the National Sports Commission, Guyana Tourism Authority, Pegasus Hotel, Suites and Corporate Center, Ansa Motors, Guyana Beverages Inc., Toolsie Persaud Ltd., Promotech Guyana, Roraima Airways, the Protected Areas Commission, Sunshine Snacks, Guyana Payroll Solutions Inc., Shangri-La Gardens, Puran Bros, Sterling Products Ltd, Ramchand’s Auto Parts, Balance Waitstaff, Monnaf Arjune Construction, WS Cooling Solutions, Trophy Stall, SuperBet, Praetorian Security Services, Madewini Gardens Pools & Eco Resort, Nexgen Golf Academy, Guyana Breweries Inc. and Westside Golf Course.
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